Thesis
Topic + Argument = Statement
What is a thesis statement?
Topic of essay + controlling idea (argument/opinion) + supporting point
What are the components of a topic sentence?
Modern Language Association
American Psychological Association
What are MLA and APA?
True or False:
The WC offers printing services.
False
What does CV stand for and when do you use it?
Curriculum Vitae, Course of Life
-Scientific research positions, graduate school, international opportunities, fields requiring more detailed background
Direct (Explicit), Indirect (Implicit)
What are types of thesis statements?
What is the difference between showing and telling in a body paragraph?
And which is more important?
Showing is the evidence, explicit details provided to back up a claim or point.
Telling is the framing of the evidence, reaches the audience effectively, states something is true without evidence.
You need both.([Author's Name] [Page #])
([Author's Name], [Date])What is MLA format?
What is APA format?
Where is the WC located?
EC RM 204
Difference between Resume and CV?
1. Resume
- Usually accompanied by a cover letter
- Presents your skills and qualifications for a specific job
2. CV
- List of a person’s entire education, publications, accomplishments, awards, honors, etc…
- Focusing on the academic side
Unified, controlling idea
1-2 sentences long
strategically located, typically end of intro paragraph
What are characteristics of a strong thesis statement?
-Topic sentence
-Evidence
-Analysis
What are three main components that make up a paragraph?
T/F
Both MLA and APA require that you organize your citations alphabetically by the first
letter of an author’s last name
True
True or False:
I can "drop" my paper off to be reviewed by a WC tutor at anytime in the writing process.
False.
You can visit and schedule a session with a tutor. WC is not an editing firm and we work with the student.
1. Insert graphs, figures, and images
- Employer would probably not know what it’s for
2. Use fancy fonts and colors
- Keep it simple but effective
3. Put hobbies unless it’s relevant or appropriate
- Ex: Foot Locker: Collects shoes, Geek Out: Watches anime, Game Stop: Plays video games
What are "Dont's" in Resumes?
A. There are many ways in which you can look for a new house. B. You can look for a new house by reading the classified ads, talking to a realtor, or talking with friends about houses in the area in which you want to live. C. Buying a new house is a difficult thing to do.
What is B. Direct.
-Personal narratives, observations, descriptions
-Source info: quotes, paraphrase from text/video
-Examples, hypotheticals
Descriptive language, appeals to audience's senses allowing them to picture the subject and setting.
What are types of evidence?
1. Johnson, Thomas. Studies in College. New York:
2003. McGraw-Hill. Print.
2. Johnson, T. (2003). Studies in college. New York,
NY: McGraw-Hill.
1. MLA
2. APA
Name three ways to schedule a session with the WC.
-Walk-in
-WC's website
When emailing, what does CC and BC stand for and when do you use them?
CC (Carbon Copy)
- Recipients can access information but do not need to respond
BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)
- Send copies to multiple recipients while keeping their email addresses private, especially when sending mass emails or when privacy is a concern
Which of these makes the best thesis statement? A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt began the system of Social Security during the depression years in the 1930s. B. We shouldn't have Social Security anymore. C. The current system of Social Security needs a complete overhaul in administration and philosophy if it is going to benefit future generations.
c.
A-a fact; B-too general; C-states one main idea with two subtopics.
-long papers with complex arguments
-breakdown into sub-points
-separate evidence and analysis
What is when to use a paragraph cluster?
What citation style are the following points characteristic of?
•Humanities and related areas (i.e.
literature)
• Focuses on authorship: “…(Smith and
Johnson)”
• Format is designed for ease of
presentation
• Often viewed as “easier” to follow by
students
• Commonly taught first to students
What is MLA?
What was the WC's original name?
The Writing Gym
What type of professional writing document are the following points representative of?
1. Plan in advance
2. Know your audience
3. Follow and Answer the Prompt
4. Choose Topics you’re passionate about
5. Strong Introduction or Hook
6. Include Voice - style, personality
7. Be mindful of Tone - language you are using, verbiage (Positive, inspirational, etc.)
What are "Do's" when writing a Scholarship Essay?